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Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus are two of the
most
widely used mathematical tools across all scientific disciplines. This
course seeks to develop background in both and highlight the ways in
which multivariable calculus can be naturally understood in terms of
linear algebra.

This course assumes a strong understanding of
differential calculus of one variable, as taught in the Math 41-42
series (or equivalent). For the linear algebra portion, we will start
from the beginning and build up all concepts in lectures. However,
this course is packed with information and moves very
quickly. Students who are somewhat unsure of their mathematics
background may want to consider courses in the 40 series. In
particular, students missing the equivalent of Math 42 may find the
portions of Math 51 that demand deeper conceptual understanding to be
more difficult than those who have the experience of a full year of
college-level calculus. (Students having quite a lot of experience
with mathematical proof and who are looking for a more theoretical
course may want to try Math 51H.)

Math 51 students attend lectures on MWF and discussion sections on TTh.
After you have enrolled in a MWF lecture on Axess, you need
to enroll
in a TTh section corresponding to your particular lecture in Coursework. Please note that you will only receive credit for work turned into your discussion section leader.
You will be
able to join discussion sections by the first day of lectures.
After logging into Coursework, select your
W15-MATH-51 site. (You will automatically be a member as long as you've been registered for a lecture via Axess for about 24 hours.) Select the
Section Info page on the Math 51 site and join one of the sections with
space available.

Total points earned on all exams, divided by total points possible: 90%

Points available on exams: The total points available on the exams will be in approximate proportion 2:2:3. That is, the first and second midterm exams will have approximately equal numbers of total points available, and the number of points available on the final exam will be approximately 1.5 times those available on a single midterm exam.

"Students who may need an academic accommodation based on the impact of a disability must initiate the request with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). Professional staff will evaluate the request with required documentation, recommend reasonable accommodations, and prepare an Accommodation Letter for faculty dated in the current quarter in which the request is being made. Students should contact the OAE as soon as possible since timely notice is needed to coordinate accommodations. The OAE is located at 563 Salvatierra Walk (phone: 723-1066)."

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